(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
Cetomati
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
dance-fires
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
the act of consuming food
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
foodsnounUS /fuːdz/
plural of “food” — any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
Ochori
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
palaververb
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Cold comfort for Cetomati this, for the Ochori sat in the best huts, eating the best foods, finding the best places at the dance-fires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading If he does not desire the guests of his house, let him turn them away, for the land is his, and he is chief."
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
at the time that
From this reading "I see we shall starve when the rains come," said the chief in despair.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He sent an urgent canoe to Sanders, but Sanders was without sympathy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Go to your master," he said to the envoy, "telling him that all these things are his palaver.
